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People on this site don't appreciate decent MTB bikes no point posing them really,

20th May 2013

Well if it helps someone...

20th May 2013

True! when ever a decent bike appears it's always slagged off in the masses, i was thinking about posting my bike i just purchased just to see how cold it goes for a laugh.

20th May 2013

RobOusey

True! when ever a decent bike appears it's always slagged off in the … True! when ever a decent bike appears it's always slagged off in the masses, i was thinking about posting my bike i just purchased just to see how cold it goes for a laugh.

It might go hot. Voting and all.

20th May 2013

M1sterDeeds

Its worth more than my car.

If you spend more time in your car than on your bike then don't buy it.

If, however you spend more time on your bike than in your car then why shouldn't it be worth more than your car?

My stereo is worth more than my car. (But my neighbour's numberplate is also worth more than my car.)

20th May 2013

inicholson

If you spend more time in your car than on your bike then don't buy … If you spend more time in your car than on your bike then don't buy it.If, however you spend more time on your bike than in your car then why shouldn't it be worth more than your car?My stereo is worth more than my car. (But my neighbour's numberplate is also worth more than my car.)

I've thought about this for 20 minutes and I can't come up with an answer?

20th May 2013

ive got a on-one whippet and a orange five and a giant X1 and allways end up on my whippet (oeer) billy bargain, those in the know, will see this is a cracking buy...

20th May 2013

M1sterDeeds

It might go hot. Voting and all.

No chance not given the climate, people will **** it of to kingdom carm.

PS if that's your true photo i would love to come dine with you WOW!

20th May 2013

I've had my mountain bike for years but haven't ever been on any mountains

20th May 2013

M1sterDeeds

I've had my mountain bike for years but haven't ever been on any … I've had my mountain bike for years but haven't ever been on any mountains

M1sterDeeds

Its worth more than my car.

My first car had a stereo worth more than the car itself also, i remember those good old days

20th May 2013

I'm getting the impression you have toe clips and everything.

20th May 2013

M1sterDeeds

I'm getting the impression you have toe clips and everything.

Only when they get to long, i don't make regular trips to have pedicurist.

20th May 2013

RobOusey

People on this site don't appreciate decent MTB bikes no point posing … People on this site don't appreciate decent MTB bikes no point posing them really,

Agreed, someone will post a link to a tesco bike soon and tell us how there isn't any difference

Hot by the way

Edited by: "souljacker" 20th May 2013

20th May 2013

I'm gonna ask 'cos I'm Bike Ignorant (my OH bought mine and I only ever use it in Summer on the canal paths).

For riding on canal paths at a leisurely pace they are fine, but it you intend to through it down a mountain side or down a single track it will brake within 10 minutes.

20th May 2013

Ok appreciate that. My OH told me it was new but I suspect it was bought from the market as the seat smells a bit funky.

I also had to change the seat after a week because it was like a razor blade. Ooof my cheeks were mashed after 2 hours.

It says 'Specialized' on the frame lol.

20th May 2013

M1sterDeeds

Ok appreciate that. My OH told me it was new but I suspect it was bought … Ok appreciate that. My OH told me it was new but I suspect it was bought from the market as the seat smells a bit funky.I also had to change the seat after a week because it was like a razor blade. Ooof my cheeks were mashed after 2 hours.It says 'Specialized' on the frame lol.

Specialized make good bikes to be honest it's not a cheap none namer one, as for the seat it's quite common to get this if you don't ride often, plus if you were sat on it for 2 hours even a decent seat would do this.

20th May 2013

RobOusey

Specialized make good bikes to be honest it's not a cheap none namer one, … Specialized make good bikes to be honest it's not a cheap none namer one, as for the seat it's quite common to get this if you don't ride often, plus if you were sat on it for 2 hours even a decent seat would do this.

That seat was lethal I tell you. It was very narrow. I am sure whoever designed it was a sadist. I now have a 'comfort' seat. It is wide and I can take go on a frolic without chafing.

20th May 2013

M1sterDeeds

I've thought about this for 20 minutes and I can't come up with an answer?

lol. It wasn't well expressed. I just don't see the significance of something costing more than your car; why shouldn't it?

20th May 2013

inicholson

lol. It wasn't well expressed. I just don't see the significance of … lol. It wasn't well expressed. I just don't see the significance of something costing more than your car; why shouldn't it?

No it was well written. I got confuddled with the spin dryer going off in the next room and my mind started to wonder about how noisy they were. I then saw spokes turning around and around in my mind. When I snapped out of it I didn't have an answer to your question. Sorry.

As for the significance? I don't know if there was one. I just saw the price and then the first thing that crossed my mind was my car is worth less.

If anything, it has highlighted the fact that I probably need to change my car.

20th May 2013

M1sterDeeds

No it was well written. I got confuddled with the spin dryer going off … No it was well written. I got confuddled with the spin dryer going off in the next room and my mind started to wonder about how noisy they were. I then saw spokes turning around and around in my mind. When I snapped out of it I didn't have an answer to your question. Sorry.As for the significance? I don't know if there was one. I just saw the price and then the first thing that crossed my mind was my car is worth less.If anything, it has highlighted the fact that I probably need to change my car.

"You could get a car for that" is usually the first negative comment posted whenever an expensive bike is listed. It's odd that it's never posted when there's a cheap holiday or any other item costing more than a few hundred pounds.

I don't own an expensive bike either (a mid-price Trek hybrid is more than good enough for the cycling I do - mostly on towpaths like you) but I don't resent those who spend every weekend hurtling up and down mountains on theirs. I've bought expensive equipment for my hobbies in the past (I own a sailing dinghy, a very nice mountain tent - neither of which get as much use as they once did, but I've long since had my money's worth out of both - and a very nice stereo which still gets plenty of use).

20th May 2013

inicholson

"You could get a car for that" is usually the first negative comment … "You could get a car for that" is usually the first negative comment posted whenever an expensive bike is listed. It's odd that it's never posted when there's a cheap holiday or any other item costing more than a few hundred pounds. I don't own an expensive bike either (a mid-price Trek hybrid is more than good enough for the cycling I do - mostly on towpaths like you) but I don't resent those who spend every weekend hurtling up and down mountains on theirs. I've bought expensive equipment for my hobbies in the past (I own a sailing dinghy, a very nice mountain tent - neither of which get as much use as they once did, but I've long since had my money's worth out of both - and a very nice stereo which still gets plenty of use).

Mine wasn't trying to be negative:)

20th May 2013

RobOusey

[quote=M1sterDeeds] I'm gonna ask 'cos I'm Bike Ignorant (my OH bought … [quote=M1sterDeeds] I'm gonna ask 'cos I'm Bike Ignorant (my OH bought mine and I only ever use it in Summer on the canal paths).For riding on canal paths at a leisurely pace they are fine, but it you intend to through it down a mountain side or down a single track it will brake within 10 minutes.

I'm sure of you do ride down the mountainside or a single track it will 'brake', probably when you engage the brakes, of which there will probably be two, to ensure you stop.

However the Tesco bike will 'break' if you abuse it, like if you ride it down a mountainside, rather than just ambling along a canal path for which it bike is probably more suited to.

‌ I have too much time on my hands!

20th May 2013

cawsmawr

I'm sure of you do ride down the mountainside or a single track it will … I'm sure of you do ride down the mountainside or a single track it will 'brake', probably when you engage the brakes, of which there will probably be two, to ensure you stop.However the Tesco bike will 'break' if you abuse it, like if you ride it down a mountainside, rather than just ambling along a canal path for which it bike is probably more suited to.:) I have too much time on my hands!

haha; yoov got way two much timeon yur hand? U must b a teecher or summat.:p

20th May 2013

cawsmawr

I'm sure of you do ride down the mountainside or a single track it will … I'm sure of you do ride down the mountainside or a single track it will 'brake', probably when you engage the brakes, of which there will probably be two, to ensure you stop.However the Tesco bike will 'break' if you abuse it, like if you ride it down a mountainside, rather than just ambling along a canal path for which it bike is probably more suited to.:) I have too much time on my hands!

Ok i see what i done! but do you see your mistake? if you are going to pull people up on their grammar i would make sure your sentence made sense before posting it!

I hate people that think blogs are some king of English exam, if you look back there are loads of mistakes in this thread, and it easily happens! as you can see by your comment.

20th May 2013

RobOusey

Ok i see what i done! but do you see your mistake? if you are going to … Ok i see what i done! but do you see your mistake? if you are going to pull people up on their grammar i would make sure your sentence made sense before posting it!I hate people that think blogs are some king of English exam, if you look back there are loads of mistakes in this thread, and it easily happens! as you can see by your comment.

How many times did you put that through the spell checker

20th May 2013

M1sterDeeds

How many times did you put that through the spell checker

Obviously this chap has nothing better to do with his time than pull people up on silly mistakes. I really don't care if people cant spell or their grammar is wrong it doesn't mean your any less of a person than they are!

After all some of the richest men in the world have problems with their spelling, look at Richard Branson he can barely spell his own name.

I say if you haven't got anything positive to say, don't say anything at all.

20th May 2013

RobOusey

Obviously this chap has nothing better to do with his time than pull … Obviously this chap has nothing better to do with his time than pull people up on silly mistakes. I really don't care if people cant spell or their grammar is wrong it doesn't mean your any less of a person than they are! After all some of the richest men in the world have problems with their spelling, look at Richard Branson he can barely spell his own name. I say if you haven't got anything positive to say, don't say anything at all.

Well I can certainly see its a pet peeve of yours.

20th May 2013

M1sterDeeds

How many times did you put that through the spell checker

I'm glad you have a sense of humour, as I did when I posted it :-)

1st Jun 2013

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